Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 997 - 693: The Might of Heart Flame, the Ruthless Taichu (Double-Length)

If Zhang Taiji were not eliminated and instead chose to flee and conceal himself, the Earth Dragon Demon King would be forced to live in perpetual dread, even while attempting to advance to Tier Five. He would constantly worry about Zhang Taiji ambushing him during the critical breakthrough phase.

Zhang Taiji's initial assault on Ye Jingcheng caused him to falter briefly in the air. As the Mountain Prison technique converged upon him, his window for escape had passed by the time he realized his predicament.

However, with a rapid incantation from his lips, he unleashed another Secret Technique, causing his form to instantaneously fracture into three identical figures.

His speed increased dramatically; under the combined enhancements of the Secret Technique and the Spirit Robe artifact, his movement rivaled the peak velocities achievable by Golden Core cultivators.

He deliberately targeted the most vulnerable section of the Mountain Prison formation.

Yet, the Earth Dragon Demon King, having already allowed Zhang Taiji to escape once, was determined not to let him breach the weak point and flee again.

The formidable Profound Stones composing the Mountain Prison began to shift and rearrange themselves autonomously.

In a swift maneuver, the previously weakest point became the most impenetrable section of the formation.

The Golden Roar Spear lashed out, projecting a cascade of sparks resembling a celestial river of stars.

Clang!

The Mountain Prison formation snapped shut definitively.

But before the Rock Burst ability could detonate, a dense, blood-red luminescence flared, and Zhang Taiji reappeared outside the prison.

At this critical juncture, Ye Jingcheng fully deployed his Golden Glaze Sword and the Void Profound Bottle.

Despite a noticeable depletion of his True Essence, Ye Jingcheng could still effortlessly wield his formidable Magical Treasures.

Zhang Taiji's Body Technique, clearly on par with Desolate Step, combined with the defensive capabilities of his Spirit Robe, rendered him immune to the wide-area Dharma light emanating from the Void Profound Bottle.

The Double-headed Turtle Demon King regurgitated its two Demon Pills once more, releasing a torrent of vines that shot out in an attempt to ensnare Zhang Taiji.

However, these rapidly approaching vines were annihilated completely before they could make contact with Zhang Taiji's person.

Encircling Zhang Taiji was a distinct layer of Spear Intent, similar to a Sword Cultivator's Sword Intent, projecting an aura of lethal force even without the physical presence of the spear.

Just then, a blazing Five-Colored Fireball hurtled through the air from a distance.

It was the Red Flame Fox, now disengaged from its previous task.

Even this full-force attack was casually neutralized; Zhang Taiji casually flicked a talisman that struck the Fireball, causing it to detonate like a firework. Its five-colored flames scattered, and Zhang Taiji seized the moment to make his escape.

"Pursue him!" Ye Jingcheng exclaimed, a sense of urgency gripping him.

If Zhang Taiji managed to escape now, despite their current success, they would be condemned to live under his shadow of fear indefinitely.

At that precise moment, the Red Flame Fox emitted a series of piercing shrieks.

Its eyes widened ominously.

Then, Five-Colored Flames manifested within its pupils, but this time, the dominant hue was a vibrant purple, eclipsing the other four colors.

Concurrently, the Red Flame Fox let out an agonized, piercing scream, and in the following instant—

Five-Colored Flames erupted violently across Zhang Taiji's body.

The ferocious flames instantly breached Zhang Taiji's protective Spirit Shield, causing the entire Magical Treasure to blacken and char.

The Cyan Yang Flame's virulent consumption of vitality, the Purple Fire Heart Flame's internal incineration, the Sunflower Spirit Fire's corrosive might, and the Profound Earth Spirit Fire's unstoppable power were all unleashed simultaneously.

The residual crimson flames, it seemed, were intent on refining Zhang Taiji into a Human Pill.

This represented the true, unleashed power of the Red Flame Fox's Five-Colored Fire in its current empowered state.

"Extinguish!" Zhang Taiji bellowed in agony. Because it had absorbed a Red Pattern Blood Flame Crystal, the Red Flame Fox's crimson flames now bore streaks of black.

Consequently, the flames inflicted not only physical torment upon Zhang Taiji but also scarred his very soul.

Water Attribute Spiritual Light enveloped his entire form, and Talismans of the Ice Attribute materialized.

Yet, the Purple Fire and Red Fire were swiftly suppressed, and the Sunflower Spirit Fire and Profound Earth Fire were largely snuffed out.

The Cyan Yang Flame, however, showed no signs of waning; instead, it intensified as if doused with fuel, burning with ever-increasing ferocity.

Facing no other recourse, Zhang Taiji reversed his grip on his spear and, with a mighty sweep, severed a significant portion of his own body.

But in that precise moment, the Earth Dragon Demon King's Mountain Prison Skill descended once more.

Its Golden Core radiated with unparalleled brilliance. As the Mountain Prison fell, it simultaneously activated the Divine Power Rock Burst, causing an instantaneous detonation that no one could anticipate.

Despite this devastating blow, when the dissipating Spiritual Light revealed the scene, Zhang Taiji was, miraculously, still alive.

With a final, desperate tail lash, the Earth Dragon Demon King struck, pulverizing the opponent into a bloody mist.Golden Core Peak, Zhang Taiji—annihilated!

Ye Jingcheng then turned his gaze to the Red Flame Fox, noticing blood trickling from its eyes. It had clearly suffered grievous injury by forcing the Purple Fire Heart Flame to transfer the Cyan Yang Flame.

The terrifying aspect of the Cyan Yang Flame was its undying Vitality, its blue flames burning eternally. Conversely, the Purple Fire Heart Flame's ferocity stemmed from fire born within the heart, transmitted outward through the eyes!

After administering a few Elixirs, Ye Jingcheng commanded the Double-headed Turtle Demon King to activate the Wood Transformation Divine Light.

He didn't pause but pressed on, pursuing Zhang Taichu.

It was evident that Zhang Taichu carried the Zhang Family's Treasures; otherwise, Zhang Taiji would not have sacrificed himself in such a manner at the last moment.

Ye Jingcheng even surmised that a significant quantity of Upper-grade Spirit Stones were among the possessions. After all, elevating a Tier Five Spirit Vein demanded an immense hoard of Upper-grade Spirit Stones, and these had surely not yet been deposited in Longxing Oasis.

Furthermore, it was highly probable that the Zhang Family's inheritance, the Desolate Artifact Refining heritage, was also present. Should the Ye Family acquire this, it would represent an unparalleled boon!

This heritage pertained to the crafting of innumerable Tier Four Spiritual Treasures.

At this juncture, the pursuers of Zhang Taichu consisted of the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon, the Three-eyed Demon King, and the Thunder Roc Demon King.

The two Fake Pill Cultivators had already met their demise, slain by the Red Flame Fox and the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon when the Destruction Array was activated.

The Mammoth Demon King lagged somewhat behind; while capable of bursts of speed, it lacked endurance for a prolonged chase. Even the Earth Dragon Demon King was showing signs of exhaustion by this point.

This was understandable, as it had been relentlessly suppressed by Zhang Taiji prior to this, sustaining dozens of spear wounds across its body.